instructions; documentary artefact

26 pages for the continuation description of games section of a translated book, which is a mixture of typed, handwritten and annotated papers, that are secured with a split pin. The last page has become detached.
The section has a number of sub-sections for individual games and follow the format of title and variations / Number of Players / Place for Playing / Accessory materials required (when relevant) / Mode of Playing. Some of the games mentioned are Seven Slaps, Running Races and A Herd of Monkeys.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
1981.364iii
Date
1910
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 268 mm x 207 mm x 4 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
paper; ink; metal
CATEGORY
Anthropology: Ethnography
LOCATION
In storage
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